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ERT incident ends safely Officers carrying rifles and dressed in camouflage swarmed a quiet Burnaby neighbourhood Thursday morning following reports of a man with a gun.

Shortly before 7 a.m., Burnaby RCMP received a call about a man in distress in a home west of Canada Way near Imperial Street.

Because of reports the man had a gun, local Mounties called in the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team (Canada’s version of a SWAT team) to deal with the situation, as is the protocol when incidents could threaten public safety, according to Burnaby RCMP. Police closed off the area surrounding the home while officers and one armoured vehicle approached, but the man left the house of his own volition, according to local RCMP, who added force wasn’t used to break into the residence.

The incident took about 45 minutes to wrap up.

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ON HIGH ALERT: RCMP officers, including members of the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team, pictured above in camouflage, swarmed a house near Canada Way and Imperial Street Thursday morning following reports that a man with a gun was in distress. For more photos, see www.burnabynow.com. PHOTO CORNELIA NAYLOR

GEORGE DERBY CENTRE SAGA CONTINUES

Care home may not get money for nurses

By Jennifer Moreau

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The man behind the layoffs at a Burnaby care home for veterans is not confident he’ll get the money he needs

to save more than 50 nursing jobs.

Ricky Kwan, executive director of the George Derby Care Society, needs roughly $1 million from the Fraser Health Authority to keep his current nursing staff, but

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Discussions with the union aren’t going anywhere, according to Kwan, and he’s not expecting Veterans Affairs to offer more money, so Fraser Health is his last resort.

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CHILD-CARE BOOST: From left, BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) president Dylan Smith, Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux, Burnaby-North MLA Richard Lee and local parent Andy Liu gather at the BCITSA child-care centre with some of the centre’s clients June 1 for a funding announcement for new child-care spaces. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

BCIT child-care centre will double

By Cornelia Naylor

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BCIT Student Association’s child-care centre will more than double its capacity by next June thanks to $500,000 in provincial funding announced last week.

Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux was in Burnaby June 1 to announce the outlay under the Child Care Major Capital Funding Program.

The money will allow the childcare centre at the local technical

institute to add 37 new spaces – 12 for infants and toddlers and 25 for children aged three to five.

About 100 children are currently on a waitlist for the centre’s existing 25 spots (for kids aged three to five), with waits of a year or more to get in.

“Burnaby is a growing community, and many families here are looking for child care,” BurnabyNorth MLA Richard Lee stated in a government press release. “The BCIT child-care centre already has a great reputation in the community, so I know these additional

spaces will be in high demand.”

An expansion of the centre has been part of the student association’s long-term strategic plan for a while, according to BCITSA government relations strategist Sameer Ismail.

“The big obstacle has been capital,” he told the NOW. The centre currently serves only children of BCIT students, faculty and staff, but the expansion could open spaces to the general public as well, he said.

The addition of infant and toddler spots will also fill a growing

The BCIT child-care centre already has a great reputation need, according to Ismail.

“Those are the toughest spots for people to find right now,” he said. “We’ve had quite a healthy level of inquiry about it, so, as we were doing our planning, it just really made sense for us to plan for

those spaces as well.”

The BCIT funding was part of an $11.3-million announcement for 1,818 new licensed child-care spaces across 30 B.C. communities.

Since November 2014, the Ministry of Children and Family Development has spent $26.5 million to help build 4,300 new licensed child-care spaces in the province as part of the government’s commitment to create 13,000 spaces by 2020.

A stronger voice to help end homelessness Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness has just announced its transition to a formal non-profit society Tanya Commisso and Jennifer Moreau

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The group formerly known as the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness has just announced its official transition into a formal nonprofit society.

The Society To End Homelessness In Burnaby believes the change will allow them to work more cohesively towards addressing homelessness in the city.

“It’s not just a name

change; it’s about building capacity,” said Karen O’Shannacery, president of the society.

O’Shannacery believes solidifying the group as a society will also raise its accountability. As a society, O’Shannacery said the group will be able to raise more funds to go towards reducing homelessness, as they will now be able to issue tax receipts to donors.

However, she said the society will not alter the way the informal task force operated

to combat homelessness.

“I don’t see the task force changing,” she said. “We will continue the activities we’ve done for the past 10 years.”

What has shifted in recent months, according to O’Shannacery, is the City of Burnaby’s willingness to discuss the society’s proposed “made-for-Burnaby” housing solutions. In January, the society met with the city’s planning and development committee to pitch different housing models, and

There’s a great deal of hope in Burnaby conversations are ongoing, saidWanda Mulholland, the group’s community development coordinator.

“Currently, there’s a great deal of hope in Burnaby,” O’Shannacery told the NOW. “(The city) has certainly seemed interested in

hearing from us. … I’m really excited by these conversations.”

Burnaby is one of a few Lower Mainland municipalities without a year-round homeless shelter. Coun. Sav Dhaliwal said the society’s January presentation on housing options was sent to staff for review, but he hasn’t heard anything since.The city has also offered up two plots of land for non-profit housing developments.

“As for the request for a standalone shelter, …. there

is no change from the city’s policy perspective; we are not supportive of just a shelter,” Dhaliwal said.

However, the city is open to a transitional housing facility with support from the federal and provincial government, he added.

“We’ve invited the province and federal government and other organizations to come and work with us,” he said.

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Family members worried about residents’ care Continued from page 1 Derby.The next step is to replace them with nurses working under a new, possibly non-unionized, contractor at lower wages.The registered nurses were given two months’ notice, and the LPNs have six months before they’re out of work.

Meanwhile, family members of George Derby residents are raising questions about the board and the financials.

Michael Broughton’s 97-year-old father is at George Derby. Broughton applied to be a member of the society, whose board gives direction to Kwan, but Broughton was rejected because the society’s constitution and bylaws forbid staff and family members of residents from joining.

What I’m worried about is there’s no tolerance, there’s no latitude for cutbacks with this age group.

Broughton has concerns about his father’s care.

“Anything that impacts him, he can’t bounce back from. Anything that happens to him, it’s very unforgiving. If he loses muscle tone, he doesn’t have a year to build it back,” Broughton said. “What I’m worried about is there’s no tol-

erance, there’s no latitude for cutbacks with this age group.”

Mark Jaskela, whose father lives at George Derby, raised concerns that no financial data was presented at a meeting in April, where Kwan informed families about the centre’s money problems.

“How are we supposed to address these matters if we can’t get the basic information on how this place is funded?” Jaskela asked.

George Derby houses roughly 300 residents, and only half are veterans.

The home was built as a care centre for veterans, but as their numbers decline, so does the attached funding from Veterans Canada, which is part of the reason the centre is losing money.

Fraser Health is not responding to the funding request until it reviews the re-

sults of a financial audit for the centre.That should be completed next week.

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Burnaby farmers’ market is a ‘community hub’ Tanya Commisso

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The Burnaby Artisan Farmers’ Market just kicked off its eighth year and now has licence to celebrate.

The market has grown considerably since it began in 2008, adding nearly 30 new vendors to this season’s rotating schedule. For the first time in its history, the market features a selection of alcohol vendors.

“Thanks to the hard work of city council who rezoned our space and updated our mandate for licence, we are able to host locally produced wine and spirits vendors,” said Ron Goreman, Burnaby market manager.

Sons of Vancouver Distillery and Dragon Mist Distillery are among the new merchants serving up speciality liqueurs at the market.

Customer seating and parking have also increased as the market’s vendor base continues to expand.

“The fact we are definitely looking for traffic-flow volunteers and encouraging

folks to use the (Burnaby Central Secondary School) parking lot this year speaks to our growth in customers and vendors,” Goreman said.

The market is working to increase its profile via social media and a variety of community partner-

ships, according to Goreman. A Twitter campaign invites visitors to take photos in a big, red chair on site and tweet it out with the hashtags, #BigRedChair and #BurnabyFarmersMarket.

“It is a fun, easy way people can help get the word

out about the market,” he said.

This season, the market is partnering with the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion and Burnaby Family Life to participate in the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program.The initiative aims to strengthen

food security by providing low-income families with coupons that can be used to purchase locally grown market produce, meat, eggs and cheese at a discounted rate.

As for the future, the market hopes to incorporate a sponsored food demonstration area and space to host barbecue events, but for now, Goreman said management is pleased with its progress.

“The synergistic passion of the board, manage-

ment and vendors has really kept us growing and people can feel that at the market,” he said. “It really is a community hub for all kinds of folks.”

The Burnaby Artisan Farmers’ Market runs until October, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The market is located in the north parking lot of Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way. For more information, visit the market’s website, artisanmarkets.ca.

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Lower taxes? Look at what U.S. does

June 7 marked Tax Freedom Day in British Columbia.That’s the day the Fraser Institute says the “average” family with an income of $105,000 has paid all of their federal, provincial, municipal and sales tax burdens for the year.

The Fraser Institute uses its annual report on Tax Freedom Day to bemoan taxes generally and the higher rate the top 20 per cent of earners pay specifically. Of course, for some of them,Tax Freedom Day

could have been celebrated on Jan. 1. As revealed by the Panama Papers, hundreds of Canadians and Canadian companies set up firms in tax haven countries where they could stockpile cash away from the snooping eyes of the Canada Revenue Agency.

The not-so-between-thelines message the Fraser Institute brings year after year is that we’d all be better off if the government would leave our hard-earned tax dollars alone and let the all-

wise and benevolent free market provide the services society needs. Always absent in the Fraser Institute’s criticism is the concept of value for dollar.

We welcome this week the provincial investment of our taxes in expanding the BCIT Student Association child-care centre (see story on page 3).

But even with this expansion, we’re still far short of what is needed to adequately address the lack of child-care facilities and spots in this city.

Parents shouldn’t have to sit on waiting lists for two years just to be assured of responsible child care.

The bottom line is, we, frankly, resent the implication that we should be grateful to be given something that should be part of a rational, just and caring society.

We also don’t for one minute think that a free-forall free market system will ensure quality child care for everyone. In fact, one only has to look at our neigh-

bours down south to see what an anti-tax, anti-government philosophy breeds.

In the U.S., maternity leave is up to 12 weeks – if the state you live in has it, and if you qualify.We may have to pay more in taxes in Canada, but the benefits of a one-year paid parental leave for the child, the family and society as a whole are tremendous. And that’s just one place where your tax dollars are at work.

Kids with strong starts and support systems are

healthier both physically and mentally.

Canadians may pay more up front, but it’s a much better system than in the U.S., where everyone ends up paying for the unfortunate human byproducts of neglect and poverty.

Thanks, but no thanks, Fraser Institute.We’ll take the higher tax rate with the benefits anytime over the alternatives.

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How to solve housing crisis Dear Housing Minister Rich Coleman: Your belief in the infallibility of the housing market really is incredible.

As UBC professor Tom Davidoff says, “Homes need to cease being viewed as investments.They should once again be viewed as homes.”

As a member of ACORN, I am interested in protecting lower- and moderateincome citizens from falling into homelessness. For this is the real housing crisis, isn’t it? It is the gentrification (really social cleansing) that defines this crisis.

When longtime renters are demovicted from their homes through no fault of their own, to enable bigtime developers to erect luxury condo towers upon the valuable land where the rental buildings still stand, such social cleansing is not only unfair, but it is clearly not the Canadian way.

Those of us in housing advocacy have long recognized that there is a housing crisis. However, big money corporate media only discovers there is a crisis when the sons and daughters of British Columbia’s elite start complaining publicly about the unaffordability of housing.

So what is to be done?

First of all, you should follow the suggestion of Prof. Davidoff, who recommends that the numerous empty condos be taxed.

This would help by waking up those investment-minded condo owners to the re-

ality that if they own property in this province they need to pay taxes on it.This would also cause them to rent out these condos, providing more greatly needed rental accommodation for the citizens of Metro Vancouver.

The time is right to help people who need affordable housing. In 1993 the feds withdrew from providing social and co-op housing.Then in 2002 your government stopped building this kind of core housing. So obviously the need for social housing is extremely high right now.

Therefore, if there ever was a good time to provide social housing, this is it.

For one thing, in the fall federal election campaign, the new prime minister promised a “national housing action plan to provide safe secure housing to Canadians regardless of income level.”

And the way you finance these housing projects is by implementing a U.K.-style property transfer tax here in B.C. Just think how much revenue this tax would bring in to help provide the people of B.C. with necessary non-market affordable housing.

Wouldn’t it be great for you to walk into the next cabinet meeting like a knight in well-tailored business suit and solve the housing crisis?

Here is your chance. So go ahead and do it, minister.

Ric Erb is the co-chair of ACORN Burnaby.

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Is Burnaby ‘heartless’ about the homeless?

Dear Editor It seems almost every week brings more disturbing news about the cosy relationship between Christy Clark & Co. and real estate developers. This past week was no exception. It was revealed that over the last 10 years the industry has pumped an average of around $2 million a year into the re-election coffers of the B.C. Liberal Party.

Not unexpectedly, Liberal politicians are quick to deny corporate donations buy influence, but it’s asking a bit much to expect the public to accept such assurances when the chief fundraiser for the B.C. Liberals is real estate marketer mogul Bob Rennie.

More so because this is the guy who thinks the Vancouver housing crisis is the natural order of things and, in a speech last week, more or less suggested those working in Vancouver without the means to reside there should move to the suburbs. What it boiled down to was a sort of “Let them commute!” solution for those starved for affordable housing.

If nothing else, however, it does provide a good idea of Rennie’s vision for Vancouver: An enclave for the economic elite. Surrounded by a wall, maybe?

Bill Brassington Sr., Burnaby

Why Burnaby needs a new art gallery

Burnaby facing its own ‘refugee crisis’ Dear Editor War isn’t only way that homes are demolished, creating a refugee crisis.

It can also be caused by greed. Let’s not get sidetracked by the “either-or” seesaw logic about density.

The true wealth of our Metrotown community is the diversity of our residents. We need affordable units in every new development so not a single one of our lower-income citizens is forced out of sight, out of mind, out of town or out of a home.

If Metrotown is to be the heart of Burnaby, we can’t afford to lose our humanity – and the human beings we care about – along the way.

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Readers weigh in on petition asking feds to stop pipeline Nic Slater The report out by the Parkland Institute points out that whether any new pipelines are built or not, it’s the price of oil that will determine whether any tar from the tarsands is piped to tidewater or elsewhere and those prices may never make it an economically viable proposition.

7carl8 The Liberal government finds itself in an Alberta/BC ‘pipelines hard place’ .

These pipelines languish ...

Surely one SMART pipeline would be better than NO PIPELINE ??!

Let the PM call all the players together and announce that ,after listening to the public and some scientific review,one pipeline might be acceptable to the public and government ...and order that the proponents get together and propose a combined pipelines system to transport bitumen from Alberta to an open–ocean terminal, somewhere near Prince Rupert..and submit their proposal to the NEB for review .Of course, the PM would stand by his offer to mediate the pipelines issue as might be required .Barring agreement , the government could call for new proposals ,nationwide ?

School district welcomes an extra $1 million from province Troy Moore It’s not an extra million, it’s money the Liberals were going to cut but didn’t. No generosity. bill smith “Ron Burton didn’t even take a jab at the B.C. Liberals “.. shocking, just shocking... no NDP complaints? I guess there is a first time for everything.

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Dear Editor An open letter to mayor and council: “In my opinion, an individual without any love of the arts cannot be considered completely civilized. At the same time, it is extremely difficult, and sometimes impossible, to interest people in works of art unless they can see them and know something about them.” –J. Paul Getty, 1965 This quote of J. P. Getty strikes to the core of our responsibilities as a society to bring art to the people, to let them see it and teach them about it. Not many people “get” art at first glance because the artist may have a message in that piece that isn’t apparent on first viewing.

A good explanation is all that is generally required to bring everyone to a point of understanding and appreciation. This is the role of an art gallery and the reason we need a bigger, more accessible art gallery in Burnaby.

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Tony Gan Burnaby be so ‘heartless’ Probably because Burnaby is not so “brainless”? Well, what I mean is that blaming others for homeless problem is easy. To just get them off the street for one day is relatively also easy.

However, to have a cost-effective longterm solution is difficult, very difficult.

It requires planning, researching, resources and foresight. Well, it’s “brains” if you wish. Again, not saying that you were wrong, but this problem is far more complicated than just saying that somebody is so “heartless” and just not willing to do that.

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Mountie had stopped to pull over speeders when a car crashed into his vehicle from behind Cayley Dobie

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A Mountie was taken to hospital after his vehicle was rear-ended while conducting a traffic stop on Highway 1 last Wednesday.

The incident happened shortly after 11:30 p.m. near North Road and Gaglardi Way. An officer with the RCMP’s Port Mann Traffic Service had pulled over two westbound vehicles for allegedly racing on the highway and travelling more than 45 kilometres over the speed limit in the rain, according to a press release from Lower Mainland RCMP. The officer was in his vehicle with its emergency lights on when a car crashed into him from behind.The

There are no routine traffic stops. driver of the vehicle got out of his car and fled on foot, noted the release.

The police dog team was dispatched to locate the suspect in the crash, but they were unsuccessful.

The suspect has since been apprehended and is now in custody while the investigation continues, according to RCMP. The RCMP officer involved in the crash was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He was released a short while later.

“Although police officers

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“During every traffic stop, police officers run the risk of being seriously injured or killed. Police officers understand this risk and continue to conduct speed enforcement along this corridor to ensure the safety of the public.”

Officers are now investigating the cause of the crash.

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Police are warning drug users to “know your source” after substances seized earlier this year in a Burnaby bust tested positive for a powerful drug known as W-18.

“The street level use of drugs like W-18 is still in its infancy in Canada, and it appears users are completely unaware of its presence in the drugs they are consuming,” said Chief Neil Dubord of the Delta Police Department. “It is very apparent to us that drug traffickers are aware of the deadly game they are playing with human lives in the manufacture and sale of these counterfeit drugs.”

In March, an investigation into South Delta drug trafficking led officers to execute search warrants at three separate locations in Burnaby, Surrey and Richmond, and the bust of a large drug lab in Burnaby.

Investigators initially believed the suspects had been processing fentanyl, however, several samples have now tested positive for W-18, which is considered to be 100 times more toxic and powerful than fentanyl.

A synthetic opioid,W-18 was originally developed in the 1980s as a pain reliever, but it was never marketed commercially.

“In the seizures done by our investigators, the accused were carefully protecting themselves with respirators, gloves and goggles during the process and yet went on to knowingly sell this product to unsuspecting users,” Dubord said.

“The motivation of these individuals to make money clearly supersedes their social responsibility in this equation.”

Just last week, the federal government announced it had added W-18 to Schedule 1 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, making production, posses-

sion, importation, exportation or trafficking of the drug illegal.

While Delta police advise residents against using illicit drugs, the department has some reminders for those who do: ! Fentanyl and W-18 cannot be detected by look, smell or taste and are being misrepresented and sold by drug dealers as other drugs; ! Do not use alone and start with a small amount; ! Do not mix with other substances as it can increase the risk of overdose; ! Use drugs where help is easily accessible; and ! Do not be afraid to call 911 for assistance.

To date, five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation. Adam Summers, 27, of Delta and Scott Pipping, 35, of Surrey are facing more than 20 charges and remain in police custody.There are charges pending against the three other individuals.

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Have you seen Ninja?

SPCA seeks stolen dog Jeremy Deutsch

jdeutsch@burnabynow.com

The Burnaby branch of the SPCA is appealing to the public for help in trying to track down a dog that was stolen from the shelter.

The SPCA said a Boston terrier-pug mix named Ninja was taken by a woman last month after she showed up to the shelter to take the dog for a walk.

Ryan Voutilainen, the manager of the Burnaby SPCA, said the woman came to the shelter inquiring about Ninja, completed the dog-walking form to take him out for a short visit and left her purse and keys at reception.

He said she never returned, and the purse was empty and the information on the form was false.

Voutilainen said he’s not sure why the person would take the dog, speculating it could be Ninja’s owner who was trying to avoid paying impound and boarding fees.

Have you seen me? Ninja, a Boston terrier-pug, was stolen from the Burnaby SPCA. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

“Anybody that does something like this makes us kind of suspicious as to what kind of care it will get in the home that it’s gone into,” he told the Burnaby NOW. Voutilainen said there have been instances in the past where someone has come into the shelter to

steal a cat, but not to the point where they would leave something behind like a purse.

Ninja was originally turned in to the Burnaby branch after being found by a Good Samaritan in Central Park.

The SPCA said Ninja showed signs of a neurological issue, but after consultations with vet specialists, it was determined that he had been born with the condition and did not require treatment or medication.

He was put up for adoption on May 19.

Ninja also has a tattoo and microchip registered to the BCSPCA, and the organization is hoping, if the dog is brought into a vet at some point, it will be traced.

In the meantime, the local SPCA branch is asking anyone who might see the dog or know where it is to call the Burnaby RCMP nonemergency line at 604-2947922.

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QUESTIONS FOR ZACHARY LEACH Tereza Verenca

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WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR LEFT HAND? It was somewhat of a birth defect. It stops around where the wrist ends. But it hasn’t really stopped me from anything.

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WHAT WAS YOUR CHILDHOOD LIKE? I quite enjoyed my childhood. My father walked out on us. I had the most amazing mother ever, who raised two children. I couldn’t imagine life without her, always so loving. I really enjoyed sports.The ones I really like are hockey and soccer. Currently, I’m playing ultimate Frisbee.

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DID YOU HAVE ANY CHALLENGES GROWING UP? Not really, no. I just found a way to cope with it. My mom just told me don’t let anything stop you, if someone tells you you’re not good enough, that it’s not my problem, it’s theirs.

I took those words to heart and have followed them ever since I can remember.

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WHAT IS THE MESSAGE YOU WANT TO SEND TO KIDS? You never know when it’s going to happen.You always have to be alert when you’re playing. Anything can be turned into a danger, it doesn’t matter what it is.Whenever I play hockey, I usually play on the streets, and I’m always aware of where the cars are.

Safety first: Zachary Leach is a Burnaby resident and a member of the War Amps Child Amputee Program.

Leach, who was born without a left hand, says the Child Amputee Program helped shape who he is today. He’s speaking out in his role with the program to remind kids to be careful and alert when they’re playing.

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YOU’VE BEEN WITH THE WAR AMPS CHILD AMPUTEE PROGRAM SINCE YOU WERE THREE YEARS OLD. WHAT HAS IT DONE FOR YOU? It is fantastic. It takes kids and helps them if they’re feeling down about it.There’s always an older amputee who can share their experiences. It’s sort of like a family in a way. I have nothing but appreciation, because without them, I would not be who I am today.They helped shape a part of me.

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Food and books on the menu for family fun Julie MacLellan FAMILY TIES

jmaclellan@burnabynow.com

Summer days are upon us – and that means it’s time to start finding ways to keep your small humans occupied.

Never fear, Burnaby is bursting with opportunities for families and kids of all ages, and I’ve rounded up a few upcoming events to get your started.

Some highlights to keep your family busy:

COMMUNITY DINNER For a fun family night out, don’t forget about the regular family dinner and drop-in sessions at the YMCA’s Brentwood Community Resource Centre.

The events are aimed at parents and caregivers with kids from newborn to age five.TheYMCA serves up a light, vegetarian dinner and offers a space for parents and kids to play and socialize. Kids can share books and sing with the Burnaby Public Library’s library time.

All the fun is free.The

next one runs Tuesday, June 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Contact brentwoodymca@ gv.ymca.ca for more information.

GET READING The Burnaby Public Library offers plenty of opportunities to get the young folks in your home interested in reading.

The Kids Book Club, for ages nine to 12, meets again on Friday, June 17 at 4 p.m. at the Metrotown library branch (6100 Willingdon Ave.). Kids will be talk-

ing about Masterminds, by Gordon Korman. Call 604-436-5420 or sign up at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

There’s also the popular Summer Reading Club – which kicks off with a fun family dance party on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Metrotown branch.

The Teen Summer Reading Club is also back, with registration starting Monday, June 13.Teens can take part in the club – with a theme of The Survival Challenge – to win prizes over

the summer. For more details, call teen librarian RachelYaroshuk at 604-2974809.

See www.bpl.bc.ca/events or information about any of the above happenings.

CRAFTY KIDS Feeling crafty? Kids aged four to 10 can drop in to a Papercrafts session at the Cameron branch of Burnaby Public Library on Sunday, June 19.

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TAKE A STROLL THROUGH BURNABY VILLAGE Burnaby Village Museum is offering free guided walks of the village on weekdays, Tuesdays through Fridays, at 2 p.m.

The walks, of course, are in addition to the regular exhibitions and activities at Continued on page 12

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Continued from page 11 the museum. Be sure to check out this summer’s special exhibition,Technology Before the Smartphone, which is ongoing in Stride Studios.

Other special events happen daily. Among the highlights next week are planned Model T car rides (weather permitting) on Tuesday and Wednesday, a tinsmithing demo on Thursday, and demonstrations of steam equipment on Friday.

Check out www.burnaby villagemuseum.ca under the Events link for all the highlights, or call 604-297-4565.

The museum is open 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Tuesdays through Sundays, as well as statutory holidays (it’s closed on non-holiday Mondays), and gate admission is free. Rides on the heritage carousel are $2.60 apiece.

Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s Sharing Cultures Initiative is hosting Burnaby’s first ever National Aboriginal Day celebration, with a community dinner event.

The event is set for Tuesday, June 21 from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds Community School, 7651 18th Ave. in Burnaby.

There will be a traditional welcome at 5:15 p.m., with a performance by the Musqueam Nation Wolf Pack dance troupe at 5:45 p.m.

Stew and bannock will be served from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., while it lasts – so be sure to arrive early!

The event is being presented by the Burnaby Art Gallery, Burnaby Neighbourhood House, the Burnaby school district, Burnaby Village Museum, Spirit of the Children Society and local parents.

ABORIGINAL DAY Here’s a wonderful event for the whole family.

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The gallery is offering a host of week-long camps through July and August, giving kids of all ages a chance to immerse themselves in a variety of art forms.

Camp themes includes Wacky World of Art,The Ecology of Art, Art Explorers, Off the Shelf, Artful Animals and Modern Movements.

After-camp clubs are also available for those who need care after hours.

Check out www.burnaby artgallery.ca or call 604297-4422 for more information.

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HELP CLEAN UP BURNABY’S WATERWAYS by taking part in Evergreen’s Uncover Your Creeks program. Learn about the ecology and receive hands-on training for managing invasive species, planting native plants and monitoring water quality in Chub Creek. Meet at Jim Lorimer Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 11. Gloves, tools and refreshments will be provided.

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CELEBRATE WORLD REFUGEE DAY on Sunday, June 12 by listening to stories of perseverance.

The Bob Prittie Metrotown branch is hosting a free event from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Hear from a variety of speakers, including a working mother from Syria, a government-sponsored refugee from Rwanda and a privately sponsored refugee from Eritrea.There will also be a couple of musical performances by Adel Othman and Farooq Al-

Sajee, who play the tambour and oud, respectively. Space is limited. Call 604-4365400 or visit www.bpl.bc.ca/ events to register.

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THE WILLINGDON COMMUNITY CENTRE, at 1491 Carleton Ave., is hosting its longtime running Kidstuff Swapmeet on Saturday, June 11.Twentyseven vendors will be selling all kinds of used items, including clothing and toys.

The event runs from 9 a.m.

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THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND Tereza Verenca

editorial@burnabynow.com

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Check out all the treasures sellers have stuffed into their car, truck or minivan.

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HEAD OVER TO ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH on Saturday for a strawberry tea and open house.The event marks one year since an electrical fire destroyed much of the clergy office space. Drop by anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. St. Alban’s is at 7717 19th Ave.

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Be prepared to be wowed by two of North America’s top bike trial riders, Jeff Anderson and Steve Dickin.

There will be a “challenge your friend race,” a bikedecorating station, a repair pit, a concession and an obstacle course. Attendees must bring a helmet to ride the course.The school is at 7651 18th Ave. Send Top 5 suggestions to jmoreau@burnabynow.com.

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Burnaby’s Marlborough Elementary School unseated defending champions St. George’s Junior School from Vancouver to win the B.C. Elementary School Team Chess tournament last month. Marlborough Grade 5 students Henry Yang, Lyndon Ho and Alex Wang joined Grade 6 students Brandon Chan and Mengyang Li to take on 12 other schools from across B.C. on May 15.

The local team amassed 16 points after five rounds to capture the main A section of the tournament.

Marlborough students have been honing their chess skills at local Burnaby Knightmare chess tournaments run by national tournament director Henry Chiu.

The local school began entering the provincial tournament three years ago, improving on its results every year.

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The World Scholar’s Cup tests three-person teams in topics like science, literature, the arts, history and social studies.

Burnaby North students started the first local World Scholar’s Cup club at their school this year, and one team – Heidi Suen, Emily Yeung and Chris Zhu – qualified in April for the Mini Global Round in Prague from July 22 to 26.

But the team is $3,000 short of being able to pay for airfare and accommodation, so they’ve started a crowdfunding campaign.

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Now in its third generation, Nissan’s stylish crossover, the Murano, is bolder than ever.

The Murano made its debut back in 2003.

It was Nissan’s first midsize, five passenger crossover in North America, and it stood out for its unique look and great design.

While the second generation Murano was more evolutionary, Nissan unveiled a breakthrough design for the third generation model which started a design renaissance for the brand.

In its line-up, the Murano is Nissan’s halo crossover. But, unlike the typical halo car which serves a small niche and sells in low numbers, Nissan hopes the Murano will hit high volume numbers and reinforces a styling image for the brand.

Nissan has to keep in mind that the competitors such as the Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Jeep Grand Cherokee will try to beat Nissan at its own game.

The Murano was all new in 2015. Therefore, the 2016 model is largely unchanged.

Design

When Nissan went to the drawing board for the Murano, it faced the challenge of designing something fresh, but lived up the precedent set by the head-turning original.

This third generation certainly brings attention and will appeal to customers looking for a unique SUV that stands out from the others on the market.

Nissan managed to make the Murano more dramatic than before with bodylines that are flowing, yet also more rugged. Nissan’s now signature V-Motion grille sets the tone for the whole overall design.

Along the sides, the sculpted rocker panels, highly arched character lines, and sloping roof lead to blacked-out D-pillars. The “floating roof” look is popular right now, and this treatment works well on the Murano.

With so many eye-catching details, a few of the functional

aerodynamic features may go unnoticed. These include active grille shutters, front and rear spoilers, rear tire air deflectors, and rear suspension fairing even the fuel tank shape was optimized for efficient airflow.

The Murano offers roomy front and rear seating; Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats reside in the four outboard positions and can ease a tired back within minutes.

Also not to be forgotten are the changes to the dimensions.

Wheelbase is the same as before, but the current Murano is marginally longer and wider than before. Despite its growth, Nissan managed to shed a few pounds off the Murano, too, now weighing about 4000 lbs depending on trim.

Inside, Nissan aimed the Murano at a more luxury-minded customer – the materials are a class-above the ordinary.

Performance

With all the changes applied to the Murano’s exterior, under the hood Nissan returned to a tried and tested package.

Powering the Murano is a VQ35 3.5-litre V6 that is available in several vehicles across Nissan’s range, as well as the previous Murano. In this application, it produces 260 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque, which is adequate for most occasions.

Mated to the engine is Nissan’s Xtronic continuously variable automatic transmission. CVTs are sometimes not appreciated by the driver (people feel strange when there is no shifting feel), but this one features D-Step Logic which creates the feel of a conventional stepped automatic.

The base Murano S is only available as front-wheel drive. However, if you want or need all-wheel drive, it is an option on SV models and standard on SL and Platinum trim levels.

Handling in the Murano can be described as predictable and steady. Whether it’s a quick errand or a long distance cruise, the ride is comfortable, but steering feel is a little vague for a spirited drive.

Environment

Obviously, the exterior steals the majority of the attention, but Nissan also spent a lot of time redesigning the Murano’s interior.

Nissan designers focused on a few key areas; the first being the level of quality and comfort. As a result, the Murano’s cabin is very inviting and upscale.

With no sharp edges in sight, and big sweeping curves, the Murano provides a relaxing, gentle feel all around.

Nissan’s marketing department now refers to the rear seat as the “social lounge,” and if you opt for the expansive panoramic sunroof, it’s easy to see why. The interior is bathed in natural sunlight and will make it easy to enjoy long trips in the Murano’s back seat.

Cargo space in the Murano is acceptable, if not great. Behind the rear seat is about 31 cubic feet, and folding down the seats increases that to 65 cubic feet.

Nissan also focused on technology but wanted to ensure that the high tech items are easy to use and safe to navigate while driving.

Fitting in well with the Murano’s flowing design is the standard 7-inch customizable display or the optional 8-inch touchscreen. All controls in the centre stack are logically placed and within easy reach.

NissanConnect with Navigation is standard on the Murano and very intuitive to use. Also standard is a rearview camera, which makes parking easier.

Taking safe parking to the next level is the available Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection. Using four onboard cameras, three radar systems and an advanced computer, you can easily park the Murano anywhere.

Available Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Cross Traffic Alert are just a couple of features designed to bring safety into the core thinking.

Features

The Murano is available in four trim levels with starting prices ranging from $29,998 for the base S, up to $43,998 for the Platinum.

Standard Equipment includes keyless entry with push-button start, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights, heated exterior mirrors, and Bluetooth.

Additional features, available as options or on higher trims, include driver’s seat, steering column and mirror memory system, cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror, power liftgate, remote start, and LED headlights.

Fuel efficiency numbers (L/100km) for front-wheel drive models are 11.0 city and 8.2 highway. All-wheel drive models return 11.2 city and 8.3 highway.

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While the exterior grabs the headlines, the interior is the star of the show. It’s easy on the eyes, roomy and relaxing for everybody.

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With an upscale focus, it’s neither the cheapest option out there, nor a SUV with the most space for the dollar.

The Bottom Line

If you want a unique, stylish and comfortable midsize SUV, there aren’t many options as distinctive as the Nissan Murano.

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Kudos to the Burnaby Elks for their recent $1,000 donation to help protect children from sexual exploitation.

The Elks Lodge No. 497 donated the money to Children of the Street Society, a Coquitlam group that aims to keep kids out of prostitution by offering educational workshops.

The society has presented 600 workshops in front of 27,000 students throughout the province last year alone.

Among those students, 2,300 were considered as high-risk youth.

The Burnaby Elks are part of a decades-old fraternal organization with chapters across Canada.

SCANDINAVIAN FEST The Scandinavian Midsummer Festival is just around the corner, so keep your calendar free on June 18 and 19.

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There’s also a bonfire, dancing, entertainment and shopping kiosks. Festival organizers are looking for crafters; table rentals are $100 for two days.

The fun takes place at the Scandinavian Community Centre, at 6540 Thomas St.Times are Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Day passes cost $10, while children under 16 get in for free.

There’s also free parking on-site. For the full schedule go to www.scandinavian midsummerfestival.org.

RACE TO HELP THE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE Want to have a wildly fun time and help one of the city’s top community organizations?

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Development plans for the Lougheed Town Centre area have received major kudos from the Planning Institute of British Columbia.

The City of Burnaby and Shape Properties Corporation won gold in Excellence in Planning Practice (City and Urban Areas) for the Lougheed Town Centre core area master plan at this year’s institute awards.The plan took home top honours for Shape’s cohesive partnership with the city, according to the institute’s awards committee.

“The Lougheed Town Centre core area master plan represents a unique collaboration between the landowner and the City of Burnaby,” said James Moore, awards committee chair, in an email statement to the NOW. “The site is anchored by high-quality public spaces and delivers impressive amenities that

will have a positive impact on Burnaby for many years to come.”

Each award submission is evaluated based on the proposed plan’s innovation, transferability, contribution to the profession, public process, implementation, sustainability and overall presentation.

The result … is this complete community

The Lougheed Town Centre development will transform the 72-acre area into seven distinct neighbourhood precincts – the site currently consists of four.The plan also hopes to transition the area into a more walking-friendly, transit-oriented community by connecting each neighbourhood with pedestrian roads.

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“The result of the plan is this complete community. … Not very often is there an opportunity in an urban setting to create a complete community,” said Darren Kwiatkowski, executive vicepresident of design and development for Shape Properties.

The plan has garnered mixed reaction from residents at past public hearings, but Kwiatkowski said the master plan’s award distinction will hopefully “add a layer of comfort.”

In the coming months, Shape Properties will be submitting a rezoning application to begin construction on the site’s first phase, which includes the construction of the area’s first four new residential buildings.

“We’re about a year away from the beginning of construction,” said Kwiatkowski.

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Nikkei artist in residence Chino Otsuka’s exhibit, Arrival, showcases the journey of young Japanese immigrants who entered into arranged marriages in Canada after exchanging photos with their prospective husbands.The women did not see their husbands in person until they arrived in Canada.

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Arrival runs from Saturday, June 11 to Sept. 4 at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres.There is an artist talk at 2 p.m. on Saturday, followed by an opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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The installation features four diptych images accompanied by real-life accounts of Japanese picture brides.

The U.K.-based artist began research on North American picture brides after doing similar research about a group of Japanese people who immigrated to the Netherlands in the mid19th century.The artist herself moved from Japan to England when she was 10 years old and noticed a lack of education about Japanese history in Europe.

“I have always been interested and drawn to the communities and identities of the ‘Nikkei’ – Japanese people who emigrated from Japan and their descendants from North and South America,” Otsuka told the NOW. Otsuka hopes the exhibit will remind people of an important part of Japanese history that transcends cultural borders.

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Picture brides: Chino Otsuka’s exhibition, Arrival, features four diptych images along with narration taken from transcriptions of picture brides’ experiences.

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Stretching it out: Players extended themselves and delivered some spirited play at last week’s Flower Bowl ultimate tournament, which was first played in 1986. Competing teams in a variety of divisions hit the turf at Burnaby Lake and Swangard Stadium in search of a a title. For more photos, visit www. burnabynow.com. PHOTO JENNIFER GAUTHIER

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If he was a little tired, it didn’t show.

The Burnaby Lakers’ Robert Church looked none the worse for wear in Tuesday’s Lakers’ 7-6 loss to the New Westminster Salmonbellies.

It came just days after Church helped the Saskatchewan Rush rack up the franchise’s second-straight National Lacrosse League championship crown.

The sniper finished Tuesday’s game with a goal and two assists, while Scott Jones led all Burnaby shooters with a pair of tallies.

“It was actually pretty good

pace (Tuesday),” said Church.

“It’s weird with no stops every five minutes, you don’t get as much time to compose yourself or set up offensive plays but it was a good pace.

They are a good team so it was fun.”

But not as fun when you win.

That’s what the Rush did for the second straight year, in a different town.

Relocated from Edmonton to start the 2016 NLL season, the team continued on its juggernaut ways right to the final, but needed a heroic rally in the fourth quarter to emerge 11-10 winners over the Buffalo Bandits.

Church counted both of

his goals in the final quarter, separated by just 56 seconds. His first tally pulled the teams even, and the Coquitlam minor product put Saskatchewan ahead 10-9 before Buffalo’s Kevin Brownell deadlocked the game 11 seconds later.

It took a transitional breakaway marker by Jeff Cornwall, who toils for New West in the summer, with just 12 seconds remaining in regulation, to lift the club to a second consecutive title.

“It was almost the identical outcome (to 2015) – a last minute goal... It was a little different being in Saskatoon, with a sellout crowd.The fans there are incredible,” said

Church. “In Edmonton we had a lot of loyal fans but just not that many. In Saskatoon, these guys are nuts.They love their sports teams.”

Back in Burnaby, Church would like nothing better than steer the Lakers into a playoff spot.That’s why, even while fatigued, he didn’t take a week off and instead suited up on Tuesday, joined by 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick Josh Byrne.

“It’s hard to get in there without a practice or anything, we’re still working things out so I think we’ll get a lot better over the season.”

Burnaby hosts Maple Ridge on Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. at the Copeland Centre.

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It took some time and the wait includes a noon tee-off time, but the Vancouver Golf Tour has finally come to Burnaby.

The 10-year-old circuit, which shines a spotlight on local amateur talent – young and old – is holding its Murchison,Thomson and Clarke Open on the lush Riverway Golf Course tomorrow (Saturday).The one-day, 18-hole stroke play tourney will feature a field of young and adult golfers, vying for titles in championship, A and B flights, and a women’s division.

VGT president Fraser Mulholland said the timing is right – if not overdue – to have a tournament in his hometown.

“I’ve played the golf course many times in my career as a young assistant pro, with colleagues out here having fun,” said Mulholland. “It’s a good test from the back tees and we’ll stretch it almost to the back tees for the elite, championship flight.

“I think its an exciting time for the amateurs who have yet to play it on our schedule… I know the conditions of the golf course are wonderful.”

With a field of 80 competitors, and a prize pool value of $3,200, the event attracts a strong list of challengers. Mulholland said the aim is to continue sharing the great game and provide a showcase for players, the game and golf course.

“Having a champion, whether they shoot 65 or 75, whether the weather conditions are extremely difficult or benign, to us our tournaments are successful either way.”

Riverway head pro Hal Eremko would have it no other way.The decision to open the public course to a VGT event was all about maintaining a balance, being that the Burnaby course has a dedicated following and a busy summer month schedule.

“We have a lot of people who are very faithful to the golf course, to the product we have and a bunch of other things we do,” said Eremko. “In the course of the day we’ll do 250 players on a good Saturday, we also will teach a number of junior classes through the day… We’ll have 80 (VGT) tournament players, we’ll have 200 regular players, we’ll have comfortably 50 juniors learning the game on the day.

“There are a lot of logistics that go into that so everyone (can feel) they have the place to themselves.

As long as we can work those out, we’re fine.”

In the seventh year that the Surrey-based law firm Murchison,Thomson and Clarke have sponsored the tournament stop, the main beneficiaries has always been the players.

The VGT alumni include PGA pros Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor.

In the south Burnaby flatlands, Riverway has a luscious layout that provides an ample test for golfers of any skill level, Mulholland said.

“There always seems to be a bit of a breeze so if it gets a little windy in the afternoon it could cause some problems for the players,” he noted.

“I’m sure the greens are running fast enough that if you get the balls shortsided above your hole, the speed is so much different from above the hole to below it, that you have to be very careful where you position the ball.”

Although the field is almost full for a noon tee-off, late registrants can sign up by calling 604-980-4653.

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Medrano nets hurdle gold Diego Medrano showed hurdles were no obstacles in his run.

The Burnaby South athlete collected a pair of junior boys medals at last week’s B.C. High School track and field championships in Nanaimo, part of a strong district showing.

Medrano won the 100-metre hurdles with a time of 14.09 seconds, ahead of Parkland’s Ben Sammons at 14.18.

Medrano also picked up a bronze in the 300m hurdles, finishing in 42.08.

He also helped Burnaby South place third in the junior boys 4x100m relay.

St.Thomas More’s Zion Corrales Nelson topped all Burnaby athletes with three gold wins in the senior girls 100-, 200- and 400m dashes (see the June 8 NOW).

For Burnaby Central’s Nathan Mah, an ankle injury hampered his senior boys’ 100m result, ending in a fourth-place finish at 11.08. Seaquam’s Michael Aono won the event in 10.95. Mah collected silver in the 200m with a time of 22.97, trailing St. George’s

Quinn Litherland at 22.51.

The senior boys’ 4x100m relay team netted a bronze medal in its event, with a time of 43.71, just a tick behind first place Vancouver College at 43.61.

In junior girls, Burnaby Central’s Logan Bovell scored twin silvers, placing second in the 100- and 200m races. It was a photofinish in the 100m, as Bovell crossed the line in 12.43 seconds, a split-second behind Heritage Woods’ Jasmine Lew at 12.42. In the 200m she was behind Queen Elizabeth’s Jasneet Nijjar with a time of 25.95.

Bovell was also a member of the junior girls’ 4x400m relay team, which saw Central place second behind Little Flower Academy.

Here are more Burnaby results: GIRLS, Juniors – Logan Bovell, BC 2nd 100m, 200m; Kennedy Feenan, STM 9th disc, 20th jav; Giovanna Janes, STM 4th jav; Maria Sain, STM 19th 1500m r/w; Jenna Sennott, BC 20th 1500m r/w; Stephanie Zaborniak, BS 22nd 3000m. Seniors – Zion Corrales Nelson, STM

1st 100m, 200m, 400m; Peggie Hsu, BN 16th jav; Danielle Labreche, BC 16th 1500 steeple; Samantha Landoldt, STM 5th jav, 6th s/p; Jennifer Shannon, BS 12th 1500m, 17th 3000m; Angelina Stevenson, BC 5th 1500m r/w.

BOYS, Juniors –Jonathan Chow, BC, 31st 1500m steeple; Eman Dadson, STM 6th TJ;Tyler Eckert, STM 5th 100m; Andreas Kobryn, ByC 14th disc; Kurtis Li, BS 25th disc; Kaito McKelvie, BN 6th LJ;Yousef Mian, STM 24th 1500m steeple, 27th 3000m; Diego Medrano, BS 1st 100m H, 3rd 300m H, 8th 100m; AlastairYeung, BM 19th TJ; CharlesYu, BC 19th 3000m; Eric Zhang, BC 22nd 1500m steeple. Seniors – Devon Hayek, STM 29th LJ;Tie James, STM 26th TJ; Nathan Mah, BC 2nd 200m, 4th 100m; Marco Sherwood, BC 6th LJ, 16th TJ; Ben Stee, STM 9th jav; Fraser Stewart-Barnett, STM 11th 2000m steeple; Mehar Thukral, MOS 31st 3000m; Dmitri Williamson, BC 7th LJ.

Gaining traction: Burnaby’s Al Ores will be driving his Caldwell D13 Formula V race car at the Mission Raceway’s Mission Hospice Charity Weekend. For more info, go to www.sccbc.net. PHOTO BRENT MARTIN

Ho-Garcia a step closer to Rio Burnaby’s Gabriel Ho-Garcia was named to Canada’s men’s national field hockey team pre-Olympic tour, which will go towards choosing the 18 athletes who will go to the 2016 Rio Olympics.

A forward with 76 caps to his record, 23-year-old Ho-Garcia headed to Europe for the tour that started June 6 and continues to June 21, with matches against Olympic-bound Ireland and Spain.

It’s the same roster that competed for

Canada at the 2016 Azlan Shah Cup tournament in Malaysia, where they finished sixth.

The European tour presents the final preparation phase for Canada before the roster is whittled down to 16 athletes and two reserves for Rio. Once the roster has been finalized, the Canadian team will host the U.S. for a three-game series to be played in Surrey and West Vancouver, July 7, 9 and 10.

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